A surprising number of food plants are hiding out in Asian-themed landscapes. Add a few more and extend the Zen flavor to the kitchen

Appeal to exotic good taste with fruit trees, palms and tropical look-alikes in your temperate-climate garden

Herbs, vegetables and fruit trees aren’t just for traditional gardens. Here’s how to design them into modernist landscapes

The only thing better than a delicious meal outdoors is the satisfaction of growing some of the key ingredients yourself

Get glorious vegetables and fruits on your patio with a pro’s guidance — including his personal recipe for potting mix

Make a beautiful orchid centerpiece with this ‘plant recipe’ from a delectable new book

Splashes, spots and stripes: Confidently mix things up in your border planting with our 4-step recipe

Termites hate wood mulch, don’t amend soil for trees, avoid gravel in planters — and more nuggets of garden wisdom

Learn how to protect the soil and plants on your shoreline for a beach landscape that lasts

Weekend Project: The key to healthy grass begins with the soil. If turf works for you, here’s how to fix it and keep it looking its best